Defining the Product Project (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Students learn to create product definitions and to apply their technical skills in an entity consisting of many different areas from many fields of technology. The students learn definition techniques, ideation methods and to produce a technical product definition.

Content (course unit)

The product project begins with the definition phase, where goals are set for the project and the schedule and resources are defined. The result is a literature essay and project plan. In the literature essay, the students present already existing solutions and implementations which are relevant to their topic. The project plan lists milestones, their schedule and the required resources. The team gets organised.
Working methods are reading literature about project work, familiarisation with project software and project background materials and related literature. The team meetings go over the results of the previously agreed tasks and agree on further actions. Each team member is aware of the tasks of the other team members and collaborative learning takes place when students present their results to each other. The students begin writing their diaries right away.

Exam schedules

ei tenttiä

Assessment methods and criteria

Raportit, Portfoliot, Näytöt, Keskustelut, Vertais- ja itsearviointi

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Projektioppiminen, Tietoiskut, Työpajatyöskentely, Esitelmät

Learning materials

ks. kurssin alusta

Student workload

Lähtökohtana opiskelijan kokonaistyön mitoitus (27 h/op). Työnteko ja rytmitys on opiskelijavetoista, projektitavoitteen mukaista.

Completion alternatives

ei valinnaisia suoritustapoja

Practical training and working life cooperation

oppimisprojektit ovat työelämälähtöisiä

International connections

osa projekteista kv-aihioita

Further information

Opintojakson laajuus voi vaihdella välillä 3-5 op.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Project can be evaluated as failed because of following reasons
- the coach has been responsible for all communication with the client
- project group has not had any documented meetings
- project group has not written a project plan and/or project report
- project group has not evaluated the process and outcome of the project

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The group does not have clear rules, the work proceeds mostly due to the coach's or clients activity. Project leader does not take responsibility on leading. Time and work management, and control is inadequate.
Members of project group focus on their own sub-tasks, co-operation between group members and with the client, and utilization of the group members' special skills is inadequate. Work load is unevenly divided between the group members. Project outcome is incomplete, or group's and client's judgement of the outcome differs significantly.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Group agrees on the rules with the assistance of coach, and mainly follows the agreed rules during the project. Project leader takes responsibility on the progress of the project, and takes care that each member can participate in the project work.
Group members work according to the agreed rules and project leader's guidelines. They listen to each other's opinions and co-operate with the client. Project members' commitment to the project varies in different phases.
Project outcome is in accordance with the task description. Group and client have quite similar opinions on the quality of the project work and its outcomes.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Group self-directively and collectively agrees on the rules and takes care that all group members follow them during the project.
The project leader takes appropriate responsibility, takes the group members' skills into account and leads the project with smoothly. Project leader finds creative solutions to enhanche good working atmosphere. Time and work load allocation is systematical and balanced.
Each group member works for accomplishing the project aims in co-operation with group members. All group members participate actively in all phases of the project. Group members listen to and respect others' opinions and competences. Group members co-operate with the client and adjust plans according to feed-back.
Project proceeds according to the timetable or the timetable (and or the aims) is adjusted in co-operation with the client. The project group is able to evaluate realistically the quality of outcome with regard to the project aims and is able to reflect the project work process.